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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.80, 3,916.20 and 2,258.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.80, 3,916.20 and 2,258.45 is: 3,387.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.80 : 3,916.20 = 2,258.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.80/3,916.20 = 2,258.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.80x = 3,916.20 × 2,258.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.80x = 8,844,541.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,844,541.89/2,610.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.68

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